AIPC represents a global network of over 170 leading centres in 54 countries with the active involvement of more than 750 management-level professionals. It is committed to encouraging and recognizing excellence in convention center management, based on the diverse experience and expertise of its international representation, and maintains a variety of educational, research, networking and standards programs to achieve this. AIPC also celebrates and promotes the essential role of the international meetings industry in supporting economic, academic and professional development and enhancing global relations amongst highly diverse business and cultural interests. AIPC Members are purpose built facilities whose primary purpose is to accommodate and service meetings, conventions, congresses and exhibitions.